Anthropology at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in anthropology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State University Compares for Anthropology
All 188 colleges reporting anthropology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $83,493 | $79,468 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $81,120 | $87,053 | #1 | $43,924 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,768 | $81,541 | #2 | $36,700 |
| 4 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $71,018 | $76,146 | #4 | $34,489 |
| 5 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $70,846 | $65,256 | #6 | $40,071 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,562 | $63,353 | #7 | $40,384 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,172 | $57,108 | #16 | $22,614 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $64,359 | $58,562 | #12 | $28,661 |
| 9 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $62,674 | $57,029 | #17 | $31,744 |
| 10 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,300 | $55,779 | #20 | $28,314 |
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| 137 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $42,549 | $44,756 | #118 | $27,221 |
| 138 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $42,216 | $40,181 | #161 | $26,218 |
| 139 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $42,146 | $42,850 | #136 | $34,669 |
| 140 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $42,107 | $45,187 | #113 | $19,624 |
| 141 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $41,767 | $45,626 | #105 | $24,772 |
| 142 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $41,759 | $42,005 | #143 | $34,862 |
| 143 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $41,512 | $43,770 | #126 | $28,617 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,624 one year after graduating and $42,107 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,531.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.